Review: LG Optimus S

The LG Optimus S offers Sprint ID and Android 2.2 in a compact, inexpensive touchscreen phone. Does a newer Android OS help keep this phone up to speed?

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Is It Your Type?

The LG Optimus S offers the newest Android 2.2 system, plus the new Sprint ID interface features, in a compact, attractive device. Do big things come in small packages, or is the Optimus outclassed by the larger Androids on the market?

Thanks for your review Philip. I'd like to ask you and anyone else if you think this would be a good replacement for an original sph m800 Instinct? I primarily use it for email (gmail, yahoo, hotmail, outlook calendar), visual voicemail, live search, weather, browsing, sprint NAV occasionally, TV occasionally, music and camera occasionally. However, I like having 2 batteries. I want to upgrade but can't justify $10/mo for an evo or epic w/o 4g service. Would this work and be better than the Transform? Thanks

It's not on Sprint's website, either, and this seems to be the only review for it on the web right now. The BlackBerry Style, which was also due to be released on Halloween, seems to be available in stores. I haven't really heard much about this phone...(continues)

"The LG Optimus S, originally scheduled to launch on 10/31/10, is now delayed due to unexpected supply issues.Charcoal gray launch - 11/7/10 (soft-launch 11/4/10). Soft-launch means it will be av...(continues)